President Donald Trump is set to present one of the nation’s highest civilian honors to two of his most outspoken congressional allies.
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Bedside Table: Politics on the nightstand
One Maine reader – and we’d guess plenty more – is reading about Donald Trump from the perspective of his estranged niece.
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Jim Fossel: Democrats face trouble without Trump
Biden’s left-right-and-center coalition was welded together by dislike of the 45th president.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Republicans torn over Trump’s Electoral College challenge of Biden
The effort to subvert the will of voters is forcing Republicans to make choices that will set the contours of the post-Trump era and an evolving party.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Race to vaccinate millions across the U.S. off to a slow, messy start
Officials blame logistical and financial hurdles.
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Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as McConnell won’t budge
The Senate majority leader says the extra money would go to plenty of American households that just don’t need it.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Does Pence have any options to challenge Biden’s win?
Allies of President Donald Trump hope they can find a way around the law to get Pence to actually award the election to him.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Missouri senator to contest Electoral College win for Biden
The move by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley will ensure at least a short delay in cementing the president-elect’s victory.
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Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill
The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.
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Fate of Trump’s $2,000 stimulus checks now rests with Republican-led Senate
Despite approval by the House, it remains unclear if enough Senate Republicans will shelve their opposition to higher payments to support the president’s request.